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Cpl Daniel H. Kluck worked on the family farm before he enlisted in Dallas, Texas on 26 October 1943.

He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his action against the enemy on 1 September 1944.

He was also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously for his actions on the day of his death. The citation cited: On 16 March 1945, Cpl Kluck was leading a patrol in search of a platoon from his troop when they came under intense fire from three enemy machine guns. Cpl Kluck and another man engaged the nearest machine gun and destroyed it, drawing fire from the remaining enemy guns upon themselves and allowing the remainder of the patrol to withdraw to safety. His companion was killed and Cpl Kluck painfully wounded in the exchange of fire, but he refused to withdraw and fearlessly advanced toward another threatening enemy machine gun position. With utter disregard for himself, Cpl Kluck was successful in dispersing the crew and neutralizing the enemy position before succumbing to fatal wounds sustained in the action. His intrepid actions and fearless gallantry are a constant inspiration to those with whom he served and reflect only the highest credit upon himself and the military service.

He was killed by artillery shell fragments in his chest.